Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Professional Growth

Innovative Training Programs

Job summary

Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for dedicated nurses to provide high-quality resident care on a per diem basis. Starting pay is $40/hr with additional differentials for evening and weekend shifts. New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply. The role involves administering medications and collaborating with a team to ensure the highest standards of care.

Applicants should be skilled in safe nursing practices and demonstrate professional behavior while interacting with colleagues and residents. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patient care!

Qualifications

• New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in nursing practices.
• Maintains calm behavior in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe resident care according to standards.
• Accurately administers medications and treatments.
• Communicates important resident information during shifts.

Skills

Safe resident care

Medication administration

Professional judgment

Interpersonal communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

(New grads welcome)

New Rate Starting at $40/hr w/Diff Weekday Nights $2 & Weekends Days $1 Eve $2 Nights $3

Shift Available: 11pm-7am

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs

Job Type:

Per Diem

Experience:

New Graduate Nurses Welcome to Apply

License, Registration and/or Certification Requirement:

Yes

Functions

• Provides safe resident care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Maintains awareness of new updates standards and incorporates them into his/her nursing practice through out the continuum of care.
• Participates in the improvement process of quality resident care.
• Incorporates age-specific needs, provision of care, procedures, and treatments.
• Accurately completes routine tasks without the need of supervision.
• Judgment/thinking reflects professional standards of care and practice and code of ethics in providing effective and safe resident outcomes.
• Communicates pertinent resident information and plan of care before breaks, during transfer, and at shift report.
• Accurately administers medications according to the five rights of medication administration and documentation of same.
• Accurately performs treatments utilizing sterile or clean technique.
• Accurately administers external feedings.
• Demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of Medford Rehabilitation and Nursing Center through professional excellence.
• Completes resident care-related activities within scheduled shift time periods.
• Exercises calm behavior and uses professional judgment while working in a team approach during emergency situations.
• Cooperates with reassignments made in the interest of resident care.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
• Professional conduct and behavior is exhibited by self-control, cooperative interaction with others, and acceptance of responsibility for own actions.
• Reports resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel.
• Delegates resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel.

New Rate Starting at $40/hr w/Diff Weekday Nights $2 & Weekends Days $1 Eve $2 Nights $3

Acknowledgement

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.